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Deep within Kew’s Herbarium lies a collection brimming with potential: the carpological collection. Home to more than 53,000 ...
Surround yourself with colourful waterlilies, sprawling climbers, and an array of other colourful plants in this tropical corner of Kew. This small, square glasshouse was designed specifically to ...
Join one of our expert guides on a autumn walking tour and experience the wonder of Kew as it bursts into colour. Step in to autumn and take a closer look at the abundance of seeds, fruits and leaves.
For centuries, humans have shaped plants to meet our needs: sweeter fruits, larger harvests, greater resistance to pests. But ...
Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.
Citizen science, also known as crowd science, is a structured way for volunteers to help scientists collect or explore huge data sets. The collaboration is a two-way street: scientists can investigate ...
Other common names: 智利南洋杉 (Chinese Simplified, Traditional), blahočet chilský (Czech), abetræ (Danish), apenboom, slangenden (Dutch), Chilean pine ...
Other common names: ahu (Albanian), fhaya (Asturian), Обикновен бук (Bulgarian), faig (Catalan), 欧洲山毛榉 (Chinese, simplified) 歐洲山毛櫸 ...
The Wetlands Boardwalks are one of Wakehurst’s most evocative conservation hotspots. They are located near Westwood Lake and contain a huge array of wetland plants that are a magnet for birds and ...
Other common names: 银杏 (Chinese, simplified), 銀杏 (Chinese, traditional), jinan dvoulaločný (Czech), ginkgo (Dutch), Japanse notenboom (Dutch), maidenhair ...
Across the school holidays, young adventurers will have the opportunity to become a planet-saving Nature Hero. Put on your cape, join our mission and collect unique new badges. Help Pip, Bud and ...
Develop essential skills in conservation and restoration of biodiverse plant habitats, and conduct research across the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Join Kew and Queen Mary University of London ...